If it’s April, it’s Farm Babies time at the Minnesota Zoo! 

Join the fun during one of our farm programs, learn more about our babies, and download a fun “egg matching” game below.

Family Zoo Adventure – Spring on the Farm

April 2
Get up close and personal with our farm babies and go behind the scenes to learn about their care during this special farm adventure just for families.  Register today – spots fill quickly! 

Family ZzzZoo Overnight at the Farm

April 29
Bring your sleeping bags and enjoy a night you’ll never forget!  You’ll get a private tour of the farm, watch a cow-milking demonstration, and maybe even help feed the animals. 

Preschool Pals – Egg Pals

April 15
Reserve a spot in this popular class for preschoolers today.  We’ll take a peek at some of newest zoo babies and learn about how animals care for their young through child-directed exploration, play, and age-appropriate activities.

 Where They Live:
At the Minnesota Zoo’s Wells Fargo Family Farm!  Our farm is home to chickens, cows, goats, horses, pigs, rabbits, and sheep.

What They Eat:
Our farm animals eat a variety of grasses and grains to keep them healthy.  Feeding often happens first thing in the morning, before the Zoo opens, so you might not always see them eating when you visit.

Test Your Knowledge! (answers below)

  1. How long does it usually take for a chicken’s egg to hatch?
    a. 2 days             b. 10 days            c. 18 days             d. 21 days
  1. How long have humans been raising pigs?
    a. 200 years              b. 1000 years        c. 9000 years    d. 20,000 years
  1. Which of the following words describes a young female cow that has not yet had a baby?
    a. calf           b. heifer               c. yearling            d. polled              e. cow

Fun Fact!

The average American eats about 250 eggs per year.  That means about 76 billion eggs are eaten in the United States every year!

Match the Eggs.  Click to download a fun egg matching game.

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